From Sunshine Tour

Deon Germishuys will take a one-shot lead into a Saturday at the Stella Artois Players Championship at Randpark Golf Club that will test the resolve of every professional in the field.

Germishuys signed for a 66 on Friday to lead on 12-under-par, despite a double-bogey on his card.

His nearest challenger is Karabo Mokoena who posted a 69 to end the day on 11-under. Oliver Bekker and Pieter Moolman are both well-placed on 10-under-par following respective second rounds of 65.

But with adverse weather predicted for the Sunday of this 72-hole tournament, officials have decided to play both the third and fourth rounds on Saturday.

“We’re playing 36 holes on Saturday due to the expected bad weather, so it’s going to be a long day. But I’m excited. It’s nice to be in this position and give myself an opportunity again. My game is starting to feel better, and I’m just going to go out and enjoy it and try to play the best golf I can,” Germishuys said.

Germishuys has putted well for the first two rounds as he now looks to add to his two victories on the Sunshine Tour.

“I’ve played really well the first two rounds. I drove the ball well, my iron play was decent and I managed to roll in some long-distance putts. It’s nice to see the putter getting hot and the ball going into the hole,” he said.

Mokoena led the first round and kept himself in contention with a solid second round in which he dropped only one shot.